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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,383.60, 825,575.40 and 235,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,383.60, 825,575.40 and 235,455.60 is: 353,183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,383.60 : 825,575.40 = 235,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,383.60/825,575.40 = 235,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,383.60x = 825,575.40 × 235,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,383.60x = 194,386,351,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,386,351,152.24/550,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,183.40

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